Great news for fans of Magic: The Gathering and J.R.R. Tolkien`s epic world! Amazon has recently replenished its stock of the highly sought-after Tales of Middle-earth Commander Decks. These popular crossover sets are now available at substantial discounts, a pleasant surprise for collectors and players alike.
Launched in June 2023 with a price tag of $70 per deck, Amazon is currently offering them for approximately $50 each. Additionally, for those interested in other major crossovers, the Final Fantasy Commander Deck Bundle is also on Amazon at an unprecedented low price of $175, a significant drop from its original $280.
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Commander Decks – Current Amazon Prices:
- Commander Deck 1 – Riders of Rohan: $49.92
- Commander Deck 2 – Food and Fellowship: $50.44
- Commander Deck 3 – Elven Council: $47.72
- Commander Deck 4 – The Hosts of Mordor: $88 (Currently sold by a third-party reseller; Amazon`s direct stock is limited)
It`s important to note that the first three Commander Decks listed above are sold and shipped directly by Amazon. While “The Hosts of Mordor” deck is presently unavailable from Amazon`s direct inventory, it has been known to briefly return to stock, so keeping an eye on its availability might be worthwhile. Interestingly, the “Riders of Rohan” deck is eligible for free returns, a rare offering for trading card products on the platform.
Each Commander Deck is a complete 100-card set, steeped in the lore of The Lord of the Rings. It includes 20 unique cards that cannot be found in any other Lord of the Rings MTG product. Beyond the main deck, players receive a foil-etched display card of the Commander, a Collector Booster Sample Pack (containing one rare or higher Traditional Foil or special treatment card and one Traditional Foil special treatment common or uncommon card). The decks also come with essential accessories: a deck box, 10 double-sided tokens, a Helper card, a Life Wheel, a strategy insert, and a reference card.
Given their popularity, Tales of Middle-earth cards and other Lord of the Rings MTG items are frequently traded by third-party resellers, leading to variable pricing. While Scene Boxes often maintain stable prices, finding Commander Decks at their original retail price can be more challenging.
Additional MTG Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Offerings:
Magic: The Gathering – The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Scene Boxes
Tales of Middle-earth Scene Boxes are also available through Amazon, typically ranging from $39 to $45. These are shipped by Amazon but often sold by resellers. With their launch price around $41, current pricing remains competitive. Each Scene Box contains: 6 Traditional Foil Borderless Scene Cards, 6 Art Cards, 3 Set Boosters, and a paper easel display.
- Scene Box – Gandalf in Pelennor Fields: $39
- Scene Box – Flight of the Witch-King: $41
- Scene Box – Aragorn at Helm`s Deep: $42
- Scene Box – The Might of Galadriel: $45
- Tales of Middle-earth – Scene Box 4-Pack: $145
- Tales of Middle-earth – Set Booster Pack: $12
- Tales of Middle-earth Jumpstart Booster 2-Pack: $25
- Commander Deck Bundle (4 Decks): $220
Upcoming Magic: The Gathering Crossover Sets
This year has already been monumental for Magic: The Gathering crossovers, with several highly anticipated sets creating buzz in the community.
- Final Fantasy MTG Set: Currently available
- Spider-Man MTG Set: Releases September 26
- Avatar: The Last Airbender MTG Set: Releases November 21
The Final Fantasy set, released earlier this year, quickly climbed to become one of MTG`s best-selling collections. While many Final Fantasy MTG products are challenging to find at standard prices, Commander Decks and the Starter Kit are generally more accessible. Following this, the Marvel Spider-Man set will swing into the MTG universe on September 26. Preorders for this set were quickly depleted, but Amazon recently restocked the Spider-Man Play Booster Box. Concluding the year`s exciting lineup is the Avatar: The Last Airbender set, arriving on November 21. Its preorders in August sold out within days, but the Beginner Box and Jumpstart Booster Box are currently in stock.
Final Fantasy MTG: Current Amazon Stock
- Final Fantasy Commander Deck Bundle: $175 ($280)
- Final Fantasy 6 Commander Deck: Revival Trance: $43 ($70)
- Final Fantasy 10 Commander Deck: Counter Blitz: $55 ($70)
- Final Fantasy 14 Commander Deck: Scions & Spellcraft: $60.66 ($70)
- Final Fantasy 7 Commander Deck: Limit Break: $76
- Final Fantasy MTG Starter Kit: $19.75
Spider-Man MTG: Current Amazon Stock
- Spider-Man Play Booster Box (30 Packs): $194.34 ($209.70)
Avatar: The Last Airbender MTG: Current Amazon Stock
- Avatar Beginner Box: $35
- Avatar Jumpstart Booster Box (24 Packs): $167.76
To top it off, last year`s highly popular Fallout Commander Deck Bundle is also available on Amazon for $155, a price that is very close to its all-time low.